Physical Education Methods for Elementary Teachers

>Physical Education Methods for Elementary Teachers, Second Edition,> , is now automatically packaged with an online subscription access code for a 6-month subscription to the bimonthly journal >Teaching Elementary Physical Education.> With the inclusion of the code, students will have access to the latest ideas in elementary physical education.>TEPE> is an excellent supplement to the content in >Physical Education Methods for Elementary Teachers, Second Edition.> Recent issues of >TEPE> have featured clear, informative articles about understanding the importance of play in physical education, addressing national standards within a task-involving motivational climate, and safe and effective strength training for grades 3-8. The online format of >TEPE> offers the same authoritative content of the print edition with all the advantages of digital delivery.The textbook >Physical Education Methods for Elementary Teachers, Second Edition,> is specially designed to prepare elementary education majors to meet the challenge of teaching physical education effectively. The textbook has been thoroughly revised and updated by a team of veteran teachers who are respected authors in the field of physical education. They've included the following new content and helpful features:- 70 reproducible lesson plans that students can learn from in class and continue to draw on as they begin their teaching careers- A handy lesson plan finder- Sidebars with examples of how to put concepts into practice- New mastery activities at the end of each chapter- A glossary of key terms- Expanded ancillaries for course instructorsAuthors Thomas, Lee, and Thomas write in an engaging style that is easily accessible to students-no unexplained concepts or confusing jargon. They include all the essential information that future teachers need for implementing quality elementary physical education:- Why teaching successful physical education classes is important to the mission of elementary schools- Six aspects of child development that affect physical education instruction, including specific guidelines for addressing individual students' needs- How to plan the physical education curriculum, get and stay organized for teaching, and manage classes effectively- Instructional techniques, methods of assessment, and ways to continue learning and refining your teaching methodsThis package helps teachers achieve positive, measurable outcomes based on national standards, even if they're not physical education specialists. The text and >TEPE> subscription also provides future teachers with practical tools to help them achieve those outcomes in a way that makes physical education fun and relevant for every child.Thomas, Katherine is the author of 'Physical Education Methods for Elementary Teachers', published 0010 under ISBN 9780736062367 and ISBN 073606236X.